Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and anxiety disorder. It helps to decrease the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells and calms the brain.
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. You should not stop this medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can cause nausea, anxiety, flu-like symptoms, and muscle pain.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, depression and impaired coordination. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as this medicine may cause suicidal thoughts.
03Uses
Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger (GABA) which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Anirest Tablet MD?
A: If you miss a dose of Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Anxiety disorder
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD stops your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, feeling irritable and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety Disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.
08Side Effects
Abnormal behavior
Constipation
Blurred vision
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Influenza
Pain during periods
Memory impairment
Dizziness
Cognitive impairment
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Depression
Nervousness
Upper respiratory tract infection
Allergic reaction
Difficulty in speaking
Emotional lability
Decreased libido
Drowsiness
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD can cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anirest 0.5mg Tablet MD may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high. Take it only as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol as it may increase dizziness and drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you experience worsen anxiety, depression angry, or violent behavior and mania while taking this medicine.
Do not stop taking medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as that may lead to nausea, anxiety, agitation, flu-like symptoms, sweating, tremor, and confusion.
References
Sources and references
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